Equine Groom Apprentice for Showing Stud and competition yard
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Company: EJL Stud and Livery
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Location: Ulverston, LA12 8HN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000008294
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 30 hours over 5 days to include weekend work, 8.30am till 5.30pm, with 2 hours off at lunch . Possible overtime available.
Brief Description
Elly and her team are looking for a new member to join her team , she runs a small breeding and showing yard specialising in coloured cobs , plaited and traditional. The breeding pathway is available with this position.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards achieving the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship with the employer and supported by Haddon Training
- All training will take place at the employers premises
If you have not achieved grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE, Haddon Training will support you in gaining Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects
Future Prospects
- Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibilty of full time employment
Vacancy Detail
All General Yard Duties :
- Mucking out and keeping the yard tidy
- Preparing horses for shows
- Grooming at shows
- Some riding available for right candidate but this is a NON ridden pathway
- Helping / learning about the breeding side
- Handling stallions and youngstock
Other Information
- This position is open to all candidates over 16, there is no accommodation available and the location is very rural so please make sure you can get there everyday before applying
- There is livery available for own horse